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Planned Parenthood starts telemedicine abortions in Kansas

Planned Parenthood starts telemedicine abortions in Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan.
Trump's fate in hands of Justice Dept. after Jan. 6 report

Trump's fate in hands of Justice Dept. after Jan. 6 report

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee may have outlined a potential criminal case against Donald Trump , but it doesn't actually bring the former president any closer to prosecution.
Documents appearing to come from government sent to Muslim charity were forged: RCMP

Documents appearing to come from government sent to Muslim charity were forged: RCMP

OTTAWA — The RCMP confirmed Tuesday that documents sent to the Muslim Association of Canada that appeared to be internal records of the Canada Revenue Agency and the Mounties are forgeries.
New study shows that high rates of workplace injuries in Montreal involve immigrants

New study shows that high rates of workplace injuries in Montreal involve immigrants

MONTREAL — Up to 80 per cent of people who are injured at work in Montreal and require rehabilitation are immigrants, says a new study from a research institute for occupational health and safety.
Manitoba deficit set to shrink as economy and Crown energy utility rebound

Manitoba deficit set to shrink as economy and Crown energy utility rebound

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is forecasting a smaller deficit, hinting at more tax cuts, and eyeing new financial aid to help people deal with the rising cost of living.

NTSB finds 119 deaths while using electric bikes, e-scooters

DETROIT (AP) — At least 119 people died while riding electric scooters or e-bikes from 2017 through 2021, according to a study by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board released Tuesday.
Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet

Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major boost for President Joe Biden's pledge to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the sprawling federal fleet, the Postal Service said Tuesday it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will
Case manager who talked assisted dying with veterans no longer employed

Case manager who talked assisted dying with veterans no longer employed

OTTAWA — A Veterans Affairs employee who spoke to former Armed Forces members about accessing medical assistance in dying is no longer with the department, although the federal government would not say Tuesday whether she was fired or resigned.
'Freedom Convoy' protesters voted The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year

'Freedom Convoy' protesters voted The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year

OTTAWA — They came to Ottawa by the thousands with different goals and grievances, but united in their disenfranchisement with the federal Liberal government and COVID-19 health restrictions.
Defence Department receives approval to spend $7B on 16 F-35s: sources

Defence Department receives approval to spend $7B on 16 F-35s: sources

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence recently received quiet approval to spend $7 billion on 16 F-35 fighter jets and related gear.